This just in: New beauty products from MAC and Nuxe

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They say: “From trendy to timeless, scorching to sweet, there’s a shade for every mood.”

We say: We don’t know about every mood — there’s no shade called “PMS from hell” — but MAC’s first permanent nail lacquer collection’s 31 shades do run the spectrum from boardroom-appropriate neutrals to disco-queen metallics.

Our tester tried “Girl About Town” (hot fuchsia in a cream finish).

“Flows well out of the bottle, with an easy to handle applicator. Rich opaque colour, smooth coverage, a surprisingly polished result, considering it was slapped on quickly while dressing for work. Dries fast and holds up well.”

$19 for 10mL, from MAC stores.

Nuxe rose petals

Gentle Toning Lotion

They say: “A breeze of freshness for soft, velvety skin. For women who want meticulous cleansing WITHOUT RINSING.”

We say: Flowery language aside, Nuxe’s new Rose Petals Gentle Toning Lotion did indeed feel soothing on our tester’s sensitive skin, and is unabashedly feminine, right down to its soft pink packaging. Part of a new cleansing range of gel, foam and milk cleansers, as well as a cream mask, the toning lotion is made with witch hazel to gently tighten pores, and hyaluronic acid to “limit dehydration.” It doesn’t contain [Note] is [/NOTE] alcohol; good news for those with reactive or surface-dry skin. The rose fragrance is derived from Rosa Damascena, which the press materials says are gathered by hand “in the morning dew.” The scent is mercifully light and subtle.

Condensed 2 part:$20 for 200 mL, from The Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart.

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